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Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq revolutionised the financial markets by launching the world's first electronic stock exchange, setting a precedent for modern trading practices. The company primarily operates in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including market technology, trading platforms, and data analytics. Nasdaq's unique blend of innovative technology and comprehensive market insights positions it as a key player in the global financial ecosystem. With a strong market presence, Nasdaq has achieved notable milestones, including the listing of thousands of companies and the development of advanced trading solutions that enhance market efficiency and transparency.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nasdaq's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Nasdaq's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nasdaq's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nasdaq reported significant progress in its climate commitments, with total greenhouse gas emissions amounting to approximately 91,781,000 kg CO2e. This includes 75,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 18,776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 91,644,000 kg CO2e. Nasdaq has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2021 as the baseline year. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by 2030 and intends to source 100% renewable electricity through 2030. Additionally, Nasdaq has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 and a 95% reduction by 2050. These commitments have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores Nasdaq's dedication to sustainable practices and its role in combating climate change. The company also plans to ensure that 70% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will set science-based targets by 2027. Overall, Nasdaq's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility.

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Scope 1
236,075,000
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Scope 2
381,774,000
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Scope 3
28,475,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nasdaq's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nasdaq is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nasdaq is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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Fairton Asia Limited

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China Citic Bank

HK
Financial Intermediation
Updated 2 days ago

VALITECH

IT
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Updated 11 days ago

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